Well the whole No Rping in Non-RP sections has been a topic of controversy ever since it's been implemented. I'd like to hear what you have to say about this rule. Should it stay, or should it go, and why? Remember if your going to say something, say it in a civilized manner. Only intellectual reasoning is allowed. Shouting matches will be deleted.

videogameman - March 9, 2009 11:04 PM (GMT)

I think RPing should be allowed due to the fun factor, but also for other reasons. One reason is that it helps get a point across. For example, {slaps X for being stupid} is more effective than I wish i could slap X for being so stupid.

Darkender - March 9, 2009 11:05 PM (GMT)

I thought we were to try to get away from the stupidity? I don't think we should be going backwards in our progress. Why should we need to Rp in every post we make when there is a whole section for it! I say we keep the rule we have going, and make it stricter.

Pseudonym - March 9, 2009 11:06 PM (GMT)

I say you can only RP yourself and it has to be surrounded by asterisks.

Also RP's should only be kinda realistic and less than 10 words.

*female dog-slaps ND4* WTF, I don't care what Jason has to say. If he wants to say something, get him a f****g account.

Perfect Example.

Solomon - March 9, 2009 11:12 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:05 PM)

I thought we were to try to get away from the stupidity? I don't think we should be going backwards in our progress. Why should we need to Rp in every post we make when there is a whole section for it! I say we keep the rule we have going, and make it stricter.

No RPing in Non RP sections, (I'll call it NRP for short).

When this site first started people could do pretty much whatever they wanted, and every topic would go for pages with little point or intention. After awhile things got boring and we tried to make the site a bit more serious, without loosing the fun factor. One of the things that was taken note of was the immaturity, and irresponsibility in RPing in non RP sections. Even the most serious of topics would end with:

*hits you with a chicken.

*DODGES THE CHICKEN

*NU-HUH YOU CAN"T DODGE THE CHICKEN!!!

...You get the point, so because of this continued idiocy the NRP rule was implemented. At first it seemed to put everyone at ease, and on a path to a more mature, yet still fun website. However in retrospect I realize that this rule may have placed too strong of a binding on this site. Simpily put on one hand I want this site to be one of intellect, and maturity, but at the same time I want it to be relaxing, fun, and enjoyable.

SilverSurfer092 - March 9, 2009 11:14 PM (GMT)

Keep it.

videogameman - March 9, 2009 11:14 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Solomon @ Mar 9 2009, 11:12 PM)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:05 PM)

I thought we were to try to get away from the stupidity? I don't think we should be going backwards in our progress. Why should we need to Rp in every post we make when there is a whole section for it! I say we keep the rule we have going, and make it stricter.

No RPing in Non RP sections, (I'll call it NRP for short).

When this site first started people could do pretty much whatever they wanted, and every topic would go for pages with little point or intention. After awhile things got boring and we tried to make the site a bit more serious, without loosing the fun factor. One of the things that was taken note of was the immaturity, and irresponsibility in RPing in non RP sections. Even the most serious of topics would end with:

*hits you with a chicken.

*DODGES THE CHICKEN

*NU-HUH YOU CAN"T DODGE THE CHICKEN!!!

...You get the point, so because of this continued idiocy the NRP rule was implemented. At first it seemed to put everyone at ease, and on a path to a more mature, yet still fun website. However in retrospect I realize that this rule may have placed too strong of a binding on this site. Simpily put on one hand I want this site to be one of intellect, and maturity, but at the same time I want it to be relaxing, fun, and enjoyable.

Hmm, a difficult problem. I say P-Dog{cause I can't spell his name} had a good idea.

Solomon - March 9, 2009 11:14 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (SilverSurfer092 @ Mar 9 2009, 11:14 PM)

Keep it.

"Should it stay, or should it go, and why?"

Darkender - March 9, 2009 11:15 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Solomon @ Mar 9 2009, 06:12 PM)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:05 PM)

I thought we were to try to get away from the stupidity? I don't think we should be going backwards in our progress. Why should we need to Rp in every post we make when there is a whole section for it! I say we keep the rule we have going, and make it stricter.

No RPing in Non RP sections, (I'll call it NRP for short).

When this site first started people could do pretty much whatever they wanted, and every topic would go for pages with little point or intention. After awhile things got boring and we tried to make the site a bit more serious, without loosing the fun factor. One of the things that was taken note of was the immaturity, and irresponsibility in RPing in non RP sections. Even the most serious of topics would end with:

*hits you with a chicken.

*DODGES THE CHICKEN

*NU-HUH YOU CAN"T DODGE THE CHICKEN!!!

...You get the point, so because of this continued idiocy the NRP rule was implemented. At first it seemed to put everyone at ease, and on a path to a more mature, yet still fun website. However in retrospect I realize that this rule may have placed too strong of a binding on this site. Simpily put on one hand I want this site to be one of intellect, and maturity, but at the same time I want it to be relaxing, fun, and enjoyable.

You have to pick one then. We're not gonna get intellectual debates and stuff with Rping allowed. Mature members wouldn't be drawn to a site with such stupidity. I don't see how letting the place run free with Rping gonna make this place more enjoyable. There is a whole section for it!

SilverSurfer092 - March 9, 2009 11:17 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Solomon @ Mar 10 2009, 12:14 AM)

QUOTE (SilverSurfer092 @ Mar 9 2009, 11:14 PM)

Keep it.

"Should it stay, or should it go, and why?"

From now on, if I don't give a reason why, assume it's because I said so.

videogameman - March 9, 2009 11:18 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:15 PM)

QUOTE (Solomon @ Mar 9 2009, 06:12 PM)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:05 PM)

I thought we were to try to get away from the stupidity? I don't think we should be going backwards in our progress. Why should we need to Rp in every post we make when there is a whole section for it! I say we keep the rule we have going, and make it stricter.

No RPing in Non RP sections, (I'll call it NRP for short).

When this site first started people could do pretty much whatever they wanted, and every topic would go for pages with little point or intention. After awhile things got boring and we tried to make the site a bit more serious, without loosing the fun factor. One of the things that was taken note of was the immaturity, and irresponsibility in RPing in non RP sections. Even the most serious of topics would end with:

*hits you with a chicken.

*DODGES THE CHICKEN

*NU-HUH YOU CAN"T DODGE THE CHICKEN!!!

...You get the point, so because of this continued idiocy the NRP rule was implemented. At first it seemed to put everyone at ease, and on a path to a more mature, yet still fun website. However in retrospect I realize that this rule may have placed too strong of a binding on this site. Simpily put on one hand I want this site to be one of intellect, and maturity, but at the same time I want it to be relaxing, fun, and enjoyable.

You have to pick one then. We're not gonna get intellectual debates and stuff with Rping allowed. Mature members wouldn't be drawn to a site with such stupidity. I don't see how letting the place run free with Rping gonna make this place more enjoyable. There is a whole section for it!

But you see, Darkender, the RPG board does not allow for regular conversation, as it's almost always some epic fight. RPing is a way to get a point across, like {Facepalm} shows how you are dissapointed with yourself or dissapointment in another.

Solomon - March 9, 2009 11:18 PM (GMT)

@Darkender: Perhaps things should be more relaxed though. This a place to hangout, not a military school.

Note: I don't neccesarily agree or disagree with you. I just want to get the entire view, if you know what I mean.

Also, you say that I have to choose one or the other? Not true. Who said we couldn't have a limited policy on Rping outside of Non-RP sections, rather than total abolishment?

Darkender - March 9, 2009 11:19 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (videogameman @ Mar 9 2009, 06:18 PM)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:15 PM)

QUOTE (Solomon @ Mar 9 2009, 06:12 PM)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:05 PM)

I thought we were to try to get away from the stupidity? I don't think we should be going backwards in our progress. Why should we need to Rp in every post we make when there is a whole section for it! I say we keep the rule we have going, and make it stricter.

No RPing in Non RP sections, (I'll call it NRP for short).

When this site first started people could do pretty much whatever they wanted, and every topic would go for pages with little point or intention. After awhile things got boring and we tried to make the site a bit more serious, without loosing the fun factor. One of the things that was taken note of was the immaturity, and irresponsibility in RPing in non RP sections. Even the most serious of topics would end with:

*hits you with a chicken.

*DODGES THE CHICKEN

*NU-HUH YOU CAN"T DODGE THE CHICKEN!!!

...You get the point, so because of this continued idiocy the NRP rule was implemented. At first it seemed to put everyone at ease, and on a path to a more mature, yet still fun website. However in retrospect I realize that this rule may have placed too strong of a binding on this site. Simpily put on one hand I want this site to be one of intellect, and maturity, but at the same time I want it to be relaxing, fun, and enjoyable.

You have to pick one then. We're not gonna get intellectual debates and stuff with Rping allowed. Mature members wouldn't be drawn to a site with such stupidity. I don't see how letting the place run free with Rping gonna make this place more enjoyable. There is a whole section for it!

But you see, Darkender, the RPG board does not allow for regular conversation, as it's almost always some epic fight. RPing is a way to get a point across, like {Facepalm} shows how you are dissapointed with yourself or dissapointment in another.

If you can't get your point across without Rping you have a serious problem.

videogameman - March 9, 2009 11:21 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:19 PM)

QUOTE (videogameman @ Mar 9 2009, 06:18 PM)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:15 PM)

QUOTE (Solomon @ Mar 9 2009, 06:12 PM)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:05 PM)

I thought we were to try to get away from the stupidity? I don't think we should be going backwards in our progress. Why should we need to Rp in every post we make when there is a whole section for it! I say we keep the rule we have going, and make it stricter.

No RPing in Non RP sections, (I'll call it NRP for short).

When this site first started people could do pretty much whatever they wanted, and every topic would go for pages with little point or intention. After awhile things got boring and we tried to make the site a bit more serious, without loosing the fun factor. One of the things that was taken note of was the immaturity, and irresponsibility in RPing in non RP sections. Even the most serious of topics would end with:

*hits you with a chicken.

*DODGES THE CHICKEN

*NU-HUH YOU CAN"T DODGE THE CHICKEN!!!

...You get the point, so because of this continued idiocy the NRP rule was implemented. At first it seemed to put everyone at ease, and on a path to a more mature, yet still fun website. However in retrospect I realize that this rule may have placed too strong of a binding on this site. Simpily put on one hand I want this site to be one of intellect, and maturity, but at the same time I want it to be relaxing, fun, and enjoyable.

You have to pick one then. We're not gonna get intellectual debates and stuff with Rping allowed. Mature members wouldn't be drawn to a site with such stupidity. I don't see how letting the place run free with Rping gonna make this place more enjoyable. There is a whole section for it!

But you see, Darkender, the RPG board does not allow for regular conversation, as it's almost always some epic fight. RPing is a way to get a point across, like {Facepalm} shows how you are dissapointed with yourself or dissapointment in another.

If you can't get your point across without Rping you have a serious problem.

But you see, Darkender, the RPG board does not allow for regular conversation, as it's almost always some epic fight. RPing is a way to get a point across, like {Facepalm} shows how you are dissapointed with yourself or dissapointment in another.

There are ways to convey your thoughts other than RPing. That's one of my problems with RPing in Non-RP zones, it causes people to loose all amounts of intellect, and all hopes of serious disscussion are thrown out the window.

Darkender - March 9, 2009 11:21 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Solomon @ Mar 9 2009, 06:18 PM)

@Darkender: Perhaps things should be more relaxed though. This a place to hangout, not a military school.

Note: I don't neccesarily agree or disagree with you. I just want to get the entire view, if you know what I mean.

Also, you say that I have to choose one or the other? Not true. Who said we couldn't have a limited policy on Rping outside of Non-RP sections, rather than total abolishment?

If you're talking about Pseudonym's idea I can tell you now that won't fix the problem. It'll only patch it up for a while, then sooner or later it's full blown back to where we started. Working backwards as I said before.

Solomon - March 9, 2009 11:22 PM (GMT)

Videogameman, cut the quote windows before you post. Thanks.

Darkender - March 9, 2009 11:22 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Solomon @ Mar 9 2009, 06:21 PM)

QUOTE (videogameman @ Mar 9 2009, 11:18 PM)

But you see, Darkender, the RPG board does not allow for regular conversation, as it's almost always some epic fight. RPing is a way to get a point across, like {Facepalm} shows how you are dissapointed with yourself or dissapointment in another.

There are ways to convey your thoughts other than RPing. That's one of my problems with RPing in Non-RP zones, it causes people to loose all amounts of intellect, and all hopes of serious disscussion are thrown out the window.

My point. I don't think if you need to Rp to get a point across, if you have any intellect at all.

Solomon - March 9, 2009 11:23 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:21 PM)

If you're talking about Pseudonym's idea I can tell you now that won't fix the problem. It'll only patch it up for a while, then sooner or later it's full blown back to where we started. Working backwards as I said before.

I'm not talking about his solution. Your right it will solve nothing. He gets points for trying though.

Solomon - March 9, 2009 11:24 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:22 PM)

My point. I don't think if you need to Rp to get a point across, if you have any intellect at all.

On the other side of the street you have to realize that body language/actions are an important part in conversation. Since such actions are impossible via the internet then people use Rping to convey an action which represents some sort of an emotion.

Darkender - March 9, 2009 11:25 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Solomon @ Mar 9 2009, 06:23 PM)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:21 PM)

If you're talking about Pseudonym's idea I can tell you now that won't fix the problem. It'll only patch it up for a while, then sooner or later it's full blown back to where we started. Working backwards as I said before.

I'm not talking about his solution. Your right it will solve nothing. He gets points for trying though.

Then how will you choose both?

Solomon - March 9, 2009 11:26 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:25 PM)

Then how will you choose both?

I'm working on it. This topic will determine my descion.

Darkender - March 9, 2009 11:27 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Solomon @ Mar 9 2009, 06:24 PM)

[QUOTE=Darkender,Mar 9 2009, 11:22 PM] On the other side of the street you have to realize that body language/actions are an important part in conversation. Since such actions are impossible via the internet then people use Rping to convey an action which represents some sort of an emotion.

Not really. There is no need to tell the hand motions your making over the internet. I don't really see the point of opening up Rping to the rest of the board.

Solomon - March 9, 2009 11:27 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (SilverSurfer092 @ Mar 9 2009, 11:17 PM)

From now on, if I don't give a reason why, assume it's because I said so.

"Only intellectual reasoning is allowed"

Solomon - March 9, 2009 11:29 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:27 PM)

Not really. There is no need to tell the hand motions your making over the internet. I don't really see the point of opening up Rping to the rest of the board.

Ok, next time you talk to someone do the following things...

Stare out into space.

Don't blink

Don't move any part of your body.

Don't show any emotions what so ever.

Never change the tone of your voice.

Darkender - March 9, 2009 11:31 PM (GMT)

[QUOTE=Solomon,Mar 9 2009, 06:29 PM] [QUOTE=Darkender,Mar 9 2009, 11:27 PM] Ok, next time you talk to someone do the following things...

Stare out into space.

Don't blink

Don't move any part of your body.

Don't show any emotions what so ever.

Never change the tone of your voice. [/QUOTE]Did I, or I not say "over the interent"? You don't need to know if I just blinked while I was typing this sentence. What good will come of this again? Other than the obvious answer "We get to go crazy and have fun and slap each other with chickens!".

Pseudonym - March 10, 2009 12:16 AM (GMT)

QUOTE (videogameman @ Mar 9 2009, 11:14 PM)

QUOTE (Solomon @ Mar 9 2009, 11:12 PM)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:05 PM)

I thought we were to try to get away from the stupidity? I don't think we should be going backwards in our progress. Why should we need to Rp in every post we make when there is a whole section for it! I say we keep the rule we have going, and make it stricter.

No RPing in Non RP sections, (I'll call it NRP for short).

When this site first started people could do pretty much whatever they wanted, and every topic would go for pages with little point or intention. After awhile things got boring and we tried to make the site a bit more serious, without loosing the fun factor. One of the things that was taken note of was the immaturity, and irresponsibility in RPing in non RP sections. Even the most serious of topics would end with:

*hits you with a chicken.

*DODGES THE CHICKEN

*NU-HUH YOU CAN"T DODGE THE CHICKEN!!!

...You get the point, so because of this continued idiocy the NRP rule was implemented. At first it seemed to put everyone at ease, and on a path to a more mature, yet still fun website. However in retrospect I realize that this rule may have placed too strong of a binding on this site. Simpily put on one hand I want this site to be one of intellect, and maturity, but at the same time I want it to be relaxing, fun, and enjoyable.

Hmm, a difficult problem. I say P-Dog{cause I can't spell his name} had a good idea.

I LOVE IT

Darkender - March 10, 2009 12:21 AM (GMT)

QUOTE (Pseudonym @ Mar 9 2009, 07:16 PM)

QUOTE (videogameman @ Mar 9 2009, 11:14 PM)

QUOTE (Solomon @ Mar 9 2009, 11:12 PM)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:05 PM)

I thought we were to try to get away from the stupidity? I don't think we should be going backwards in our progress. Why should we need to Rp in every post we make when there is a whole section for it! I say we keep the rule we have going, and make it stricter.

No RPing in Non RP sections, (I'll call it NRP for short).

When this site first started people could do pretty much whatever they wanted, and every topic would go for pages with little point or intention. After awhile things got boring and we tried to make the site a bit more serious, without loosing the fun factor. One of the things that was taken note of was the immaturity, and irresponsibility in RPing in non RP sections. Even the most serious of topics would end with:

*hits you with a chicken.

*DODGES THE CHICKEN

*NU-HUH YOU CAN"T DODGE THE CHICKEN!!!

...You get the point, so because of this continued idiocy the NRP rule was implemented. At first it seemed to put everyone at ease, and on a path to a more mature, yet still fun website. However in retrospect I realize that this rule may have placed too strong of a binding on this site. Simpily put on one hand I want this site to be one of intellect, and maturity, but at the same time I want it to be relaxing, fun, and enjoyable.

Hmm, a difficult problem. I say P-Dog{cause I can't spell his name} had a good idea.

I LOVE IT

Too bad it won't be used.

videogameman - March 10, 2009 12:21 AM (GMT)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 10 2009, 12:21 AM)

QUOTE (Pseudonym @ Mar 9 2009, 07:16 PM)

QUOTE (videogameman @ Mar 9 2009, 11:14 PM)

QUOTE (Solomon @ Mar 9 2009, 11:12 PM)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 11:05 PM)

I thought we were to try to get away from the stupidity? I don't think we should be going backwards in our progress. Why should we need to Rp in every post we make when there is a whole section for it! I say we keep the rule we have going, and make it stricter.

No RPing in Non RP sections, (I'll call it NRP for short).

When this site first started people could do pretty much whatever they wanted, and every topic would go for pages with little point or intention. After awhile things got boring and we tried to make the site a bit more serious, without loosing the fun factor. One of the things that was taken note of was the immaturity, and irresponsibility in RPing in non RP sections. Even the most serious of topics would end with:

*hits you with a chicken.

*DODGES THE CHICKEN

*NU-HUH YOU CAN"T DODGE THE CHICKEN!!!

...You get the point, so because of this continued idiocy the NRP rule was implemented. At first it seemed to put everyone at ease, and on a path to a more mature, yet still fun website. However in retrospect I realize that this rule may have placed too strong of a binding on this site. Simpily put on one hand I want this site to be one of intellect, and maturity, but at the same time I want it to be relaxing, fun, and enjoyable.

Hmm, a difficult problem. I say P-Dog{cause I can't spell his name} had a good idea.

I LOVE IT

Too bad it won't be used.

Well, it saves time, so I'm using it.

Jailer411 - March 10, 2009 12:23 AM (GMT)

You should be allowed to RP when the admins deem you mature enough to use it sparingly.

Well, for one thing, I see where you guys are comming from. If we RP wildly, topics will be destroyed/ignored, and no serious arguement/conversations, can be had.

Still, you must look at the other side.

We have an RP section, but it is only for serious and epic fights. We can't RP outside of it. We can actually get in trouble for simple mistakes.

This, I find unfair and troubling. For one, it limits our speech, binding us to stating things in a boring way. If we RP, we'd have more interesting and fun conversations. It'll allow points to be delivered better and clearer.

Well, for one thing, I see where you guys are comming from. If we RP wildly, topics will be destroyed/ignored, and no serious arguement/conversations, can be had.

Still, you must look at the other side.

We have an RP section, but it is only for serious and epic fights. We can't RP outside of it. We can actually get in trouble for simple mistakes.

This, I find unfair and troubling. For one, it limits our speech, binding us to stating things in a boring way. If we RP, we'd have more interesting and fun conversations. It'll allow points to be delivered better and clearer.

RP with some limitationsNo chickens...

You can have random Rping conversations in the Rp section. How is it boring?

We got smillies!!! :lol: :Darkrender:

Jailer411 - March 10, 2009 12:33 AM (GMT)

Can't we have an RP chit-chat thread? Where people talk about things while RPing?

videogameman - March 10, 2009 12:35 AM (GMT)

QUOTE (Jailer411 @ Mar 10 2009, 12:33 AM)

Can't we have an RP chit-chat thread? Where people talk about things while RPing?

PERFECTO! I congratulate Jailer for finding such a perfect solution! No it's NOT sarcasm. That wasn't sarcasm either.

Darkender - March 10, 2009 12:35 AM (GMT)

QUOTE (videogameman @ Mar 9 2009, 07:35 PM)

QUOTE (Jailer411 @ Mar 10 2009, 12:33 AM)

Can't we have an RP chit-chat thread? Where people talk about things while RPing?

PERFECTO! I congratulate Jailer for finding such a perfect solution! No it's NOT sarcasm. That wasn't sarcasm either.

I thought that what the Random thread was for.

SilverSurfer092 - March 10, 2009 12:38 AM (GMT)

I support the use of pictures such as Facepalm and Fail and whatnot.

You can RP facepalm, but I just hate the nonsensical RP'ing like *Venom and my other son come over* "Venom and my other son, attack that guy!"Reply: No, they aren't real. I am. I win.

Jailer411 - March 10, 2009 12:39 AM (GMT)

QUOTE (Darkender @ Mar 9 2009, 06:35 PM)

QUOTE (videogameman @ Mar 9 2009, 07:35 PM)

QUOTE (Jailer411 @ Mar 10 2009, 12:33 AM)

Can't we have an RP chit-chat thread? Where people talk about things while RPing?

PERFECTO! I congratulate Jailer for finding such a perfect solution! No it's NOT sarcasm. That wasn't sarcasm either.

I thought that what the Random thread was for.

But there's no RP-ing there. The thread I'm talking about relates to things that people want to talk about, while RP-ing. If it gets out of hand, it's just one thread that's ruined.

Darkender - March 10, 2009 12:40 AM (GMT)

QUOTE (SilverSurfer092 @ Mar 9 2009, 07:38 PM)

I just hate the nonsensical RP'ing like *Venom and my other son come over* "Venom and my other son, attack that guy!"Reply: No, they aren't real. I am. I win.